W1A 2YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in W1A 2YD

W1A 2YD, Westminster has recorded a total of 789 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This W1A 2YD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader W1A postcode area, which has experienced 67 crimes and a crime rate of 138.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this W1A 2YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around W1A 2YD, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Theft from the person: (324) incidents (85.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (150) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (66.67% increase)

W1A 2YD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hills Place with total crimes: 92
  • John Prince'S Street with total crimes: 82
  • Dering Street with total crimes: 81

W1A 2YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 324 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 150 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person324NA85.14%
Other theft150NA108.33%
Shoplifting90NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour68NA3.03%
Violence and sexual offences49NA-22.22%
Robbery30NA15.38%
Vehicle crime23NA0.00%
Burglary19NA-5.00%
Public order19NA18.75%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Drugs5NA-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-50.00%
Other crime2NA100.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 175 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person175NA3400.00%
Other theft72NA1700.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences63NA1475.00%
Shoplifting54NA0.00%
Robbery26NA766.67%
Vehicle crime23NA0.00%
Burglary20NA0.00%
Public order16NA433.33%
Criminal damage and arson8NA0.00%
Drugs7NA250.00%
Bicycle theft5NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences4NA300.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Robbery3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA-88.89%

In May 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person42NA-92.87%
Violence and sexual offences9NA-83.64%
Other theft4NA-97.79%
Public order4NA-86.67%
Robbery2NA-92.86%
Drugs1NA-50.00%
Shoplifting1NA-98.94%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 589 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 181 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person589NA1011.32%
Other theft181NA1911.11%
Shoplifting94NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour72NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences55NA685.71%
Vehicle crime32NA0.00%
Public order30NA650.00%
Robbery28NA2700.00%
Burglary19NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person53NA-89.40%
Other theft9NA-96.34%
Violence and sexual offences7NA-90.00%
Public order4NA-84.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-87.50%
Drugs2NA-80.00%
Robbery1NA-97.78%
Other crime1NA-66.67%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 500 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 246 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person500NA-22.24%
Other theft246NA-27.43%
Shoplifting85NA-6.59%
Violence and sexual offences70NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour66NA-18.52%
Robbery45NA-8.16%
Burglary26NA-10.34%
Public order25NA-32.43%
Vehicle crime22NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson16NA100.00%
Drugs10NA-56.52%
Bicycle theft7NA40.00%
Other crime3NA200.00%

In December 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 643 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 339 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person643NA-9.56%
Other theft339NA-16.91%
Shoplifting91NA16.67%
Anti-social behaviour81NA10.96%
Violence and sexual offences70NA-5.41%
Robbery49NA53.12%
Public order37NA-22.92%
Vehicle crime33NA-5.71%
Burglary29NA20.83%
Drugs23NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson8NA-20.00%
Bicycle theft5NA66.67%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 711 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 408 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person711NA0.00%
Other theft408NA0.00%
Shoplifting78NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences74NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour73NA0.00%
Public order48NA0.00%
Vehicle crime35NA0.00%
Robbery32NA0.00%
Burglary24NA0.00%
Drugs23NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson10NA0.00%
Bicycle theft3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3042 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 338.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 711 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024324
August 2024175
July 20245
May 202442
April 2024589
March 202453
January 2024500
December 2023643
November 2023711

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202420
April 202419
January 202426
December 202329
November 202324

A total of 1413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 157.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 408 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024150
August 202472
July 20244
May 20244
April 2024181
March 20249
January 2024246
December 2023339
November 2023408

A total of 493 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202454
May 20241
April 202494
January 202485
December 202391
November 202378

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202463
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 202455
March 20247
January 202470
December 202370
November 202374

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202466
April 202472
January 202466
December 202381
November 202373

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202423
April 202432
January 202422
December 202333
November 202335

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
April 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 20243
May 20244
April 202430
March 20244
January 202425
December 202337
November 202348

A total of 216 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 20243
May 20242
April 202428
March 20241
January 202445
December 202349
November 202332

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 202410
December 202323
November 202323

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
March 20242
January 202416
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the W1A 2YD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hills Place
    Total92
    Theft from the person52
    Other theft14
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Robbery4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. John Prince'S Street
    Total82
    Theft from the person48
    Other theft15
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dering Street
    Total81
    Theft from the person49
    Other theft21
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Market Place
    Total51
    Theft from the person20
    Other theft10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Argyll Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person15
    Other theft8
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Princes Street
    Total43
    Theft from the person16
    Other theft11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total42
    Theft from the person12
    Other theft11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting12
    Theft from the person5
    Robbery4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bond Street
    Total28
    Theft from the person11
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 10. Stratford Place
    Total27
    Theft from the person14
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting8
    Theft from the person6
    Other theft4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hanover Street
    Total19
    Theft from the person10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Weighhouse Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person9
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Blenheim Street
    Total15
    Theft from the person7
    Other theft4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Great Portland Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Langham Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total9
    Theft from the person5
    Other theft2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Cavendish Square
    Total8
    Theft from the person3
    Vehicle crime3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Great Titchfield Street
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person2
  • 20. A5204
    Total7
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Gray'S Yard
    Total7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. South Molton Street
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Pollen Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Theft from the person3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Margaret Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chandos Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person6
  • 27. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Bird Street
    Total6
    Theft from the person4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. James Street
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 30. Dean'S Mews
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1